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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Successor is Pentax K-5
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the XS1 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The XS1 was released 3 years after the K-7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XS1 scores versus the K-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax K-7

 XS1 K-7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013October 2009More modern by 40 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic XS1

 K-7 XS1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-7

 XS1 K-7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 features outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the XS1 against the K-7.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and K-7 is 97 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and K-7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XS1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic XS1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent XS1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography details
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
focusing manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography factors
Pentax K-7 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
Pentax K-7 Sports photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography information
Pentax K-7 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
MP count good (15MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-7 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax K-7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax K-7
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-01-07 2009-10-02
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 6400 2000
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 260 shots 980 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $599